Hard Candy

In a medium saucepan, stir together the white sugar, corn syrup, and water.

Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.

Without stirring, heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.

Remove from heat and stir in flavored extract and food coloring, if desired.

Pour onto a greased cookie sheet, and dust the top with confectioners' sugar.

Let cool, and break into pieces.

Store in an airtight container.